Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

As a provincial regulating authority, the OAA exists to protect the public interest; which includes ensuring the architecture profession reflects the diversity of the Ontarians it serves. To that end, it is critical both the path to licensure and the environments in which our members practise are equitable and inclusive, and include a diversity of voices and perspectives to strengthen the capacity for architecture and the allied arts to create spaces for the public. This would include taking steps to ensure historically marginalized voices form part of the conversation. The OAA implements its regulatory framework and general programming in accordance with its obligation to remove barriers on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical abilities, or religious practices. It also commits to ongoing reconciliation and partnering with Indigenous communities to collaborate on meaningful projects.

"Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion" has been identified as a theme of the OAA as part of its five-year strategic plan. To learn more about the plan, as well as other themes, priorities, and goals, click here.